WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Monday, June 10, 2024

FIVE-CHEESE SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

1 jar (12-oz) roasted sweet red peppers
1 jar (6.5-oz) marinated quartered artichoke hearts
1 pkg (10-oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8-oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
2 pkg (3-oz each) Neuchâtel cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup (4-oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
Assorted crackers for dipping

Drain peppers, reserving 1 tablespoon of the liquid; chop peppers.

Drain artichokes, reserving 2 tablespoons of the liquid; coarsely chop artichokes.

Spray a 3-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the spinach, cheeses, basil, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, peppers and artichokes in the cooker; stir in the reserved liquid from the peppers and artichokes.

Place lid on cooker and cook on high 2 hours. Stir dip, replace lid and cook another 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir before serving with the assorted crackers.

Yield: 16 servings of 1/4 cup each
Per serving: 197 calories, 16g fat - 8g saturated, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g protein

This was from an old TOH magazine.
One serving of this dip should be okay for most diabetics. It is low carb, high protein. Beware of the 8g saturated fat per serving and do not over-indulge.

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